Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer

Mercury Mountaineer
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicles
Engine Type: 4.6-liter sohc 24-valve V8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard): dual-stage frontal airbags; front-seat side-impact airbags; front- and second-row side curtain airbags with roll-over sensor; ABS with brake assist; traction control; electronic stability control system with roll-over mitigation; tire-pressure monitor
Fuel Economy: 14/20

Mercury Mountaineer Summary

The Mercury Mountaineer offers a comfortable ride and lots of interior space for passengers and cargo. Handling isn't as precise as in the new generation of crossover SUVs, but the Mountaineer feels more sure-footed than the GMC Envoy. The accommodations are nice overall. If you're looking for a daily commuter for the family, a crossover may be a better choice. But if you need towing capacity, the Mountaineer is a worthy competitor.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Sacramento, California, with Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago, and Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles.